Who knew a conman could turn into a prince?I might be a newfound prince, but that doesn’t mean I’m ready to say goodbye to my days of freedom. I certainly don’t want a roommate.When my brother, the king, asked me to babysit a diplomat’s daughter, I didn’t know I’d end up with the roommate from hell.She’s nosy, and a pain in my ass and refuses to see my charm. She’s also sexy and smells incredible … to see my charm. She’s also sexy and smells incredible and I can’t get her out of my damn head.
Not to mention she’s funny and sweet with a mouthy streak that makes her my kind of girl.
I just thought I’d mix a little business with pleasure…I didn’t plan to lose control of my heart.
But what I really didn’t plan on…my past as a conman ruining my life as a prince.
Royal Bastard is book one of the Royals Undone duet, set in the same world as Cheeky Royal and Cheeky King, however you do not need to read the Royals Undercover duet to swoon over this naughty new royal.
Other Books in the Royals Universe
Cheeky Royal
Cheeky King
Royal Bastard
Bastard Prince
Royal Tease
Teasing the Princess
Protecting the Heiress
Tempting the Heiress
Return of the Prince
To Love a Prince
Bodyguard to the Billionaire
The Billionaire’s Secret
more
Gaaahh!! She did it again! I flew through this book and I absolutely loved it! I was so excited to get Lucas’ story. The Bastard Prince. The sexy and he knows it and uses it to his advantage little brother of King Sebastian of the Winston Isles. His charm, his cockiness, his mouth… I loved every single bit of it. Then walks in Bryna and I absolutely loved the fact that she resisted his charm and ego for as long as she did. Their verbal sparring was hilarious and the tension between the two was so yummy.
This is definitely a slow-burning book, but I thought it was perfect. The way everything played out, the build-up was on point, and when things finally came together for the pair, I was not disappointed. It was hot as h-e-double hockey sticks. Lucas and Bryna are scorching together. You could feel the steam hovering over the pages, the two packed some serious heat together. Of course, I knew it was coming…something to make me go ahhhh!! That damn cliffy…she gets me every time with those cliffy’s! I can’t wait for the second book. I can’t wait for Lucas to get away from his pos mom and step-dad and fall into the role he was born for. I know what his mom said, but I can’t believe it. I refuse to, because Lucas is the perfect Bastard Prince and that’s all I have to say about that!
Ok I lied…I need to know what happens to Lucas and Bryna!! Gimme book 2 stat!
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I think this is the first book I’ve read by the author, but it certainly won’t be the last! Feisty heroines, redeemed bad boys, royalty, and roommates-to-lovers. Fantastic, fresh storyline, and I read it all in one sitting!
Awesome contemporary royal romance that is so much more. Lucas is trying to live up to his royal status after a life of fighting to survive. Bryna wants the life she’s dreamed for without her controlling parents. This is more than a romance as it has intrigue, suspense and a HFN. I can’t wait for the next book. I received a complementary copy and chose to write a review.
Royal Bastard Royals Undone Book 1
by Nana Malone
Royal Bastard is a incredible romantic but enjoyable, funny, and charming read. I really enjoyed this charming, fun-filled romance. The characters are sweet, insanely sexy and absolutely praise-worthy especially Lucas. This book made me laugh a lot plus I had a smile the entire time I was reading. Royal Bastard is written from the main characters POV including from the POV of the characters from the previous books Cheeky Prince and Cheeky King so sexy and fun. I really enjoyed Lucas and Bryna characters. They are so perfect for each other that you can’t help but enjoy their banter. This story is just so heartwarming. What a lovely story A Bastard Prince who falls in love with a lady, though she doesn’t know he is a prince. They are both giving each other a difficult time to avoid their mutual attraction for each other, but they are perfect together. I thoroughly enjoyed how Nana Malone made this a fun read. She creates such a great world where her characters resides. The story is so great, romantic and intriguing with suspense.Its quite the page turner, it’s also the type of book that makes it hard to put your reader down. Royal Bastard is a well written book with believable characters in Lucas and Bryna. Their chemistry is so strong it’s off the charts and oh my the love scenes are smoking hot. Nana Malone brings so many emotions to the story I couldn’t put it down. I was hooked from start to finish reading this book. What an incredible story I really enjoyed this sexy romantic comedy! It’s a story that felt familiar yet it has a fresh take and I really enjoy. OMG, how I enjoyed this story with the Hot scenes and loads of romance. This is my favorite type of story which I hope you will enjoy this as much as I did. Thanks to Nana Malone for a another page turner for the readers to enjoy. Nana Malone is truly one of the best at writing a Hot sexy romance with such fun. The beauty of this book is that it’s a perfect balance of hot sexy with charisma and suspense so intriguing you keep reading. But as always the dialogue is what makes this story so exciting and fun.This is definitely one I will be rereading. I always really enjoy Nana Malone books and I am never disappointed. They always make me want to read more. I enjoyed this book so much that I always look forward to reading other books from Nana Malone. So if you are looking for a romance that is sexy, funny and incredible then this is one book you want to read.
This is Lucas’ story and is just as amazing if not more than his brothers story. I absolutely loved him and Bryna. Hes asked to basically babysit her and she pretty much wants nothing to do with him. He is a bad boy and does not want to give up his freedom. She wants her freedom so much. They are absolutely great together.
What a fabulous story! I have loved Lucas ever since he was introduced in Cheeky Royal and have fallen even more in love with Lucas after reading Royal Bastard. Lucas and Bryna make such a lovely couple. The chemistry between two is amazing. I love the fun and flirty way they are with each other. I also love how protective Lucas is with Bryna. Their story had lots of heartbreak but it was also filled with love and happiness.
I found myself captivated by their story from the moment I started reading and could hardly put it down. I can’t wait for the next book.
Lucas is totally sexy, funny, charming and he knows it. He has worked hard to get to get a future for himself, but one day he discovers he is a long lost prince. From that day on everything changes, but deep down he can’t change who he is and his past. Been prince is not an easy task and he meets the girl of his dreams in the must unusual way, she is jumping of a window. Things get complicated for Lucas when the girl of his dreams turns out to be the girl he can’t have and shouldn’t even think about. He might be a Royal Bastard, but things get a bit complicated for him when his past collides with his future. Bryna might be the royal that escapes jumping out of windows,but in her need to escape she will find the guy she can’t escape from. Lucas and Bryna’s story is funny, sassy, sexy, filled with unexpected twists that will make you be at the edge of the seat and you won’t be abe to put it down. Mayor revelations are included in this story that will change the story of this Lady and her prince. Another amazing story by Nana Malone, can’t wait to read Bastard Prince.
I got a bone to pick with Nana Malone! I started to read this book in bed, and read it in one go. The bags under my eyes aren’t cute!
Lucas has lived a colourful life weaned on the long con. He is currently living a life previously unimagined, however the past refuses to stay in the shadows. Having lived under the manipulative edicts of her parents Bryna is determined to forge her own path towards self discovery and independence. What seems like an inauspicious introduction is only the beginning for Lucas and Bryna. Sebastian tasks Lucas with looking out for (but definitely not touching) Bryna while she’s in New York. Circumstances lead to them becoming roommates, where antagonism, attraction, lust and friendship converge into blazing chemistry. However he’s caught within the clutches of his old life, and breaking free from the darkness. When danger threatens the woman he loves, he will do what’s necessary. I can’t wait for the next book, that cliffhanger….
This is another well written, thoroughly engaging read by Ms. Malone. Although it can be read as a standalone, I recommend reading the previous books in the Royals Undercover series to meet the characters that appear alongside Lucas and Bryna in this story. Lucas is the lost brother of Sebastian who is now the King of the Winston Isles. He has somewhat of an unsavory past that he is struggling to leave behind. Bryna is a little spitfire who is challenging her parents by leaving her home to go to New York for an internship with a record company and attend grad school at NYU. There is some foul play going on with some of the royal charity accounts so Sebastian asks Lucas to do some auditing while he is back in New York and look after Bryna. The chemistry between Lucas and Bryna is smoldering and what makes it even better is the way they each try to play down their attraction to the other. However, when Bryna has some trouble at her residence, she winds up cohabitating with Lucas. Will they be able to keep their hands off of each other? Will Lucas’ past come back to haunt him and will Bryna get caught up in it? If you are looking for drama, suspense and fabulous banter from strong characters, then this is the book to one-click and start reading immediately! Yes, there is a cliffhanger ending but it will just keep you primed and ready for the next book.
I volunteered to read an advance copy of this book.
Not your usual Royal story. The Bastard stole my heart and a few other body parts! Smooth criminal Lucas is the mover and shaker and sexy hunk in this fabulous story of royal suspense, intrigue and drama, along with the very entertaining romance. He may be a Royal Bastard but he’s the hottest royal in my book. Panty melting! And the lovely Bryna has enough sass and sexiness to keep Lucas on his toes. These two are a terrific couple. Her father appears to be a villain in the royal court with his own agenda. Will our couple get caught up in his illicit plans? Spectacular writing by this great author moves the wonderful storytelling about royals from the usual to the sublime. I’m so looking forward to the next installment. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC. 4.5 stars
There is something about a guy oozing with confidence, straddling the line between humility and egomaniac. Lucas is definitely that guy for me in this story & I am always here for a sassy, independent, fierce female lead like Bryna. Absolutely love the story even though it’s got me
“In my Feelings”
I was so happy to see Lucas get his story. I loved these two characters. They have great chemistry. I can’t wait to see what happens next for these two. Nana Malone has become one of my go to authors. I have loved everything I have read of hers so far.
I haven’t read the last duet with Sebastian’s story but diving into this one was fine for me. I am going to go back and read the other books. I really want to find out more about Lucas’s older brother.
Lucas and Bryna had great chemistry and I couldn’t get enough of their scenes together. She was sassy and gave it to him good, he was flirty and fun, together they were smoking hot.
This book had a bit of a slow start but once it took off it was great the rest of the way. It had tons of humor and some angst that I love. The cliffy was nice and left me anxious for the next book. This was my first book by Nana Malone and it won’t be my last. She has been on my TBR author list for a while. I wish I would have dove in sooner.
Wow that was on doozy of a cliffhanger I must say. I expected Lucas’s past to come up but I didn’t think it would be so heartbreaking.
Lucas is the long lost prince. We meet him in the first series with Penny and Sebastian. He’s the charming, good looking brother that doesn’t quite understand his position. In this novel we get to dig deeper in the charmer. I loved how much of an effort he puts in to be good. He is trying so hard to make Sebastian be proud of him.
A very interesting encounter is when he meets Bryna, trying to sleep out of a ball. He always describes her as a h3llcat and spitfire. Safe to say it’s accurate in just how much she pushes his buttons.
Tensions run high after a roommate mess up with her bring moved in to live with him. It funny and intense at the best and worst times.
It ends with a bang that makes you want to slap someone. I am dying to know what the second half will throw at this reader.
Let me start off by saying my heart is racing after reading Royal Bastard, Book #1. Nana Malone knows how to get the adrenalin going. This story captured my attention from beginning to the end. The chemistry between Lucas and Bryan is off the chart. Both wanting to make a change in their lives. Lucas wanting to do the right thing and Bryan wanting her independence from her parents. Made for a fun-loving read full of some suspence, mystery, lots of banter between the two and when those two finally get together they burn up the sheets. Lucas has really pulled on my hear string after reading his back tory. I was waiting on this story and it did not disppoint. Lastly, That cliffhanger, that cliffhanger. Let say it one more time that cliffhanger!!!
I received this book as a ARC for a honest review.
What an exceptional story! Two great characters with attitude and passion – for life! Nana Malone has written a fabulously fun story about two people who just want to live their lives the way they want without being controlled by others. Sebastian has a pretty colorful past that he’d like to get beyond and Bryna doesn’t want to do what her family obligations require.
Put the two together and you know that you will have sparks and action – physical and emotional. Love that these two people are never what you expect and somehow they seem to be able to get a few things right! But they aren’t done when this story ends!
I received an ARC from the author for an honest and unbiased review. No compensation was promised or received for this review.
Let me just keep this review short and sweet. I absolutely loved Lucas and Bryna’s story. I enjoyed it from beginning to end. This book was full of comedy, suspense, surprises and fireworks. The chemistry between Bryna and Lucas leaped of the pages of this book. I highly recommend this book. I look forward to reading the next book. Great job, Nana Malone!
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Royal Bastard is the first book in the Royals Undone series by Nana Malone.
I absolutely loved reading Lucas and Bryna’s story.
I’m now asking myself why I haven’t read of this authors work before now.
Lucas Newsome is an ex con man turned Prince, the half brother of King Sebastian. So when he is asked to help out in the Artistic Trust that his brother set up for Penny, he tries to say no but can’t – he’d do anything to help Sebastian and Penny. He is also asked to look out for Lord Tressel’s daughter. He’s not so sure about the babysitting the spoilt rich girl job.
Bryna is a Lord Tressel’s daughter, who escapes from the royal wedding to pursue her dreams in New York again st her parents wishes, little does she know she is being looked out for by the guy who has seen her underwear.
This is a great story and storyline. The twists in the plot are surprising and they creep up on you.
After reading, I’ve realised that it follows on from the Royals Undercover series, which gives us Sebastian and Penny’s story. I think I’ll be reading that series next.
I do so love me a royal story, and in Royal Bastard, Nana Malone has given me one to drool over and gasp at the crazy cliffhanger reveal.
If you’ve read the Royals Undercover series, then you’ve already met Lucas and have formed some sort of opinion of him. If you had a less than great first impression of him, then Royal Bastard will completely change your mind about him because here in the first part of his own story, he’s charming, he’s sweet (below the surface) and he’s drop dead sexy. As the lost prince, brother of King Sebastian, he’s trying to come to terms with his new life. He has yet to be revealed to the whole world, but it’s coming, and he’s trying to deal. He’s trying to keep his past in the past, but it’s almost impossible when that past pops up to complicate his life and mess with the woman he’s come to cherish – Bryna.
Bryna is the one who will bring this charming secret prince to his knees. She’s strong and smart and independent. If she could just get loose of her parents’ control, then her life would be set. But when she needs help, it’s Lucas she turns to, and he’s more than happy to be there for her. And along the way, they fall. Will she stick around when she finds out his big secret? When the past he’s trying to keep hidden threatens to expose him and his secrets? When that past threatens her?
I’ve said before and I’ll say it again, the Malone women can write! Nana Malone’s royals are awesome – sexy, fun, and always with the secrets. And my favorite guys from Blake Security are in the mix, so how could I possibly not fall in love with Royal Bastard?! Now if only Bastard Prince were landing on my Kindle today, I’d be a happy woman!
You will fall in love with Lucas & Bryna!
Royals Undone series has quickly made it to the top of my re-read pile. The characters are fun, real, and just the right amount of Royal.
We met Lucas in the previous installments of the series. He was the trouble-making brother that could charm his way into and out of just about anything. He was use to being on his own and didn’t want the company… That was until his big brother came into the picture and threw his axis off center.
Lucas & Bryna make quite the pair. They are both looking to find themselves while trying to fit into the families that they either just are getting to know or know too much about. Their chance encounter doesn’t lead to much until they meet again.
Nana Malone has a way of bringing her characters to life. She gives them a bit of her sass & charm and brings them full circle at just the right time.
Lucas is definitely going to win your heart, but beware, this is only Part 1. Bryna & Lucas’ story will continue to unfold and I need my hands on it NOW!